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GORDON MEYER 15643 WYANDOTTE STREET, #202 LAKE BALBOA, CA 310.402.5572 [email protected]

WRITER & PRODUCER

Creative, detail-oriented, and personable writer and producer with more than 20 years of experience managing creative projects and developing original content. Possess valuable combination of editing and project management skills. Thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently meet deadliness. Seek to benefit novelists, technology writers, businesses, producers and web entrepreneurs by providing high

quality writing and production services.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

News Content eBooks Web Copy Press Releases

Technical Writing Event Production Event Management Consumer Reporting

Media Outreach Public Relations Advertising TV/Radio Commentary

SELECT PROJECTS

Public Relations Content – Multimedia Technology News Clients – Hollywood's Master Storytellers Entertainment, Kawai America, Buena Vista Pictures Marketing (Disney) and Walt Disney Theatrical Productions. Completed a wide variety of public relations content, including press releases, media outreach, website editorial content, promotional content and personality profiles.

Wrote regular press releases for Kawai America, one of the largest piano manufacturers in the world.

Developed Walt Disney Theatrical Productions’ official Style Guide (marketing manual) for licensed international productions of “Beauty and the Beast.” Concurrently rewrote the domestic Style Guide for Disney Consumer Products’ in-theater “Beauty and the Beast” merchandise operation.

Developed press releases, backgrounders and media alerts for “Hollywood’s Finest” & “Hollywood’s Master Storytellers” bi-weekly talk shows.

Instructional eBook – “The Screenwriter’s Manifesto” Client – Magic Mir Entertainment Co-authored an instructional eBook designed to assist aspiring screenwriters in developing a successful writing career.

Developed content focused on assisting writings in working with agents, marketing, financial planning and balancing their creative endeavors.

Successfully sold 8,000 copies.

Television & Radio Reporting – Consumer Reporter Client – Reuters Television/BBC, Internet Insider Provided industry analysis and commentary on current products on the market.

Effectively provided commentary on the gaming industry’s E3 Expo. Appeared twice a month on nationally syndicated radio show to provide commentary on

entertainment related technologies.

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Website Reporting – Consumer Reporter Client – CNET, PC World, CompuServe, P3 Update Provided recurring commentary and analysis of current technology trends and products.

Regular contributor, bloh and live theater reviewer for P3 Update, a trade publication for motion picture professionals.

Managed and wrote a home entertainment column for CompuServe to provide expert advice on products and services.

News Content – Contributing Writer & Editor Client – PC Portables, PC World, Home Office Computing and Computer Shopper Provide regular contributions related to current technology products and services.

Wrote regular articles and product reviews for PC World and other consumer magazines. Wrote a variety of articles on mobile technology its impact on productivity for PC Portables.

Event Production – “Hollywood’s Finest” & “Hollywood’s Master Storytellers” Produced a live, ongoing event series with appearances by leading actors, directors, writers and producers.

Successfully developed public interest in event with appearances by public figures, including George Clooney, Drew Barrymore, Jerry Bruckheimer and Pierce Brosnan.

Radio Co-Hosting – “The Tech Twins” Co-host a weekly radio show with Jeff Levy about the latest in technology products and services.

Performed as an on-air radio co-host and discussed consumer electronics, product news, helpful tech hints and conducted interviews with industry experts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Self-Employed, Multimedia Consultant 1993-Present The Terpin Group, Vice President 1990-1993 Intercomp Trading, Marketing Manager 1987-1989 The Federated Group, Dept. Manager/Asst. General Store Manager 1982-1987 Mann Theatres, Asst. General Manager, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre 1981-1982